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| RAGLAND , Helen Jane | July 28, 1832 |
| REDMAN , W. T. C. | May 20, 1887 |
| REYNOLDS , Rev. Perry | October 5, 1886 |
| RICH , Jackson | May 3, 1895 |
| RIDGEWAY , Bennett | February 18, 1890 |
| RIDGEWAY , Calvin | September 17, 1918
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| Ridgeway , Mahalie | May 13, 1898 |
| RIDGWAY , Frank | January 25, 1895 |
| ROBERTS , Ashbury | ??? |
| ROBERTS , Mr. M. A. | August 29, 1882 |
| ROSSER , Mrs. Charces (Ada) | July 25, 1897 |
RAGLAND, Helen Jane
Died in Jackson, Butts Co., the 28th July after a lingering illness of 3 months, Helen Jane Ragland,
daughter of Mr. Thomas Ragland of Milledgeville,
in her 19th month of life. (The Macon Telegraph - Aug. 8, 1832)
Submitted by
W. T. C. Redman, Memoriam
�Another silver cord has been loosed, another bowl is broken.� Death has triumphed over mortality and another soul rests with its God. It is with a sad and heavy thought, not hopeless heart; we chronicle the death of our friend and brother in Christ, the deceased W. T. C. Redman, who fell asleep on the 20th of May 1887. The sorrow that we shall see his face no more on earth! His departure of this life will cause many sad tears; and yet we feel that our loss is his eternal gain; while he can never come to us again, we may, by faithfulness to the God he loved, join him by and by with all the blood washed through in our Father�s home on high. Glory to God for the hope of a reunion! Farewell dear friend for a season! To your memory that can never fade from our hearts, we pay this last tribute of respect and gratitude. Sweet be your rest till the resurrection morn. Thou shalt sleep but not forever, in the cold and silent grave. Butts County now sustains the loss of a prominent citizen; the M. E. Church at Stark a faithful member, ever true and devoted to the cause. His companion also sustains the loss of a husband, the children a kind and loving father.
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of June 7,1887 )
Submitted by
Rev. Perry Reynolds
The many friends of Rev. Perry Reynolds, who lived in this county just after the war, and taught school at the Grove one year, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at his home in Walker county a few days ago. He had devoted his time in teaching and preaching and made himself useful. His death was caused from a wound received in the war.
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of October 5,1886)
Submitted by
Jackson Rich
The noble character who was known by the above name passed from this earth to the realms of everlasting happiness on Tuesday morning. He was a useful and consistent member of County Line church and had been for many years. Uncle Jack, as he was commonly called, had no enemies, in fact we guess he never had a quarrel in his life. He was one of the pioneers of our section and county. Never has he failed to meet every obligation upon him as citizen and Christian gentleman. His wife died a few years since and now he gladly follows her. He leaves many relatives to mourn his death and friends almost innumerable join them in mourning for him. (Jackson Argus - May 3, 1895)
Submitted by
Bennett Ridgeway
(?)Bennett Ridgeway, of Towaliga District, died on Tuesday night after suffering for a long time from (?) poison.
(note: due to the condition of paper, it cannot be determined if this is a MR or a MRS.)
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of February 18, 1890)
Submitted by
The Jackson Progress-Argus
Sept. 17, 1918
BUTTS COUNTY NEGRO DIES AT FRONT
FIRST CASUALTY IN FRANCE REPORTED FRIDAY
The death of Calvin Ridgeway, a colored selectman from Route 6, Butts Co., was announced by the War Dept. Friday night (Sept. 20, 1918). He died in France of disease.
So far as made known this is the first Butts Co. man to die in France though other registrants have died in Army camps in the Country.
Calvin Ridgeway was 22 or 23 years old, went to France several months ago. He formerly lived on the J. R. Shivers Place near Wilder's Store, and his Mother is Mamie Ridgeway.
Further than the announcement of the war Dept., no news has been received on Ridgeway's Death.
(Dates are as printed on microfilm)
Submitted by
Frank Ridgway Mr. Frank Ridgway died at the residence of Mr. McElhany, with whom he boarded, last Sunday evening at 4 o'clock. He was suddenly taken ill and passed away. His funeral services were conducted by Dr. Gardner at Fellowship on Monday, and his remains were buried at that place. He leaves relatives and friends to mourn his loss. (Jackson Argus - January 25, 1895)
Submitted by
Oak Hill Sabbath School Oak Hill Sabbath School – Death in its solemnity invades our school, for the first time. Sine its organization, A. D. 1883, and has taken from us our brother, Ashbury Roberts. He was a bright jewel in the Sabbath school, and a precious boy in the home circle. Never was he known to murmur or complain of any duty imposed upon him either by his parents or friends. We fondly hoped to have enjoyed his companionship for many years yet; but alas! The messenger came, and he was not for us; God took him. He now rests in the silent grave; yes, little Azzie is gone. He has left us, and the chain in our school is broken. We are but left to bemoan the loss we now sustain; that of a brother, a companion and a friend. But our loss is his eternal gain. The aged die, the young are cut down in the bloom of youth. While this is the case, we cannot perceive why it is that our loved ones are thus torn from us. But we know that it is the providence of the Wise Ruler, the Supreme, Most High. Therefore, we wait in meek submission, awaiting the unveiling of the Spirit land. A light is from our household gone, A gentle heart that throbbed but now Resolved, That we tender to the bereft family our sincere and heart felt sympathy in the hours of their lamentations. We will not invade the family circle and tear away the veil that conceals their bleeding hearts. We know they weep, but we bid them weep not as those who have no hope. Father, mother, sister, brother, we fully sympathize with you in your hours of suffering, but would bid you look to the Sprit land where death is felt and feared no more. It is further: Resolved that these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of the record book, and a blank page be dedicated to our deceased brother and copy furnished the family of the deceased; also a copy be furnished the Middle Georgia Argus for publication. Respectfully submitted. Committee, C. L. Maddux Ch´m´m, Robert Thomas, W.E. Maddux
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant ‘round our hearth
That never can be filled
With all its tenderness love,
Has hushed its beating here
To dwell in bliss above.
We call him dead, but O, we know
He dwells where living waters flow.
Submitted by
Mr. M. A. Roberts
We regret to learn that Mr. M. A. Roberts is lying very low at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Joe Carmichael, and is not expected to live.
Since writing the above, Mr. Roberts died Tuesday morning last. He was about 75-76 years old and had been failing in health for some time. We are not apprised of the cause of his death. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved relatives. The interment will take place at the old home place at Worthville today. (Jackson News - Week of August 29, 1882)
Submitted by
Mrs. Charces Rosser
Mrs. Charces Rosser, a most estimable Christian lady, died at her home in Atlanta last Sunday and was brought to Jackson for interment.
Mrs. Rosser was a daughter of Mrs. Goodall and a sister of our townsman, Mr. John R. Sams. She was about forty years of age and leaves a husband and four noble children - all boys - to mourn her departure.
The funeral sermon was preached at the Baptist church by Rev. J. M. Bowden to a large congregation. It was a beautiful discourse, so appropriate to the occasion, and one which must have given all who heard it a loftier conception of life ad its duties.
Mrs. Rosser graduated t the Masonic Female College, Covington, in 1878. Here she met her husband and here they were happily married. Mr. Rosser moved from Covington to Monticello where he was engaged in business for some time, going from that place to Atlanta where he accepted a place as traveling salesman for A. M. Robinson. One of the sons, John, is a salesman for the same house, while another son, C. B. Rosser, Jr., is a book-keeper for the Beck Gregg Hardware co. The other two boys are in school and are regarded as most promising children.
The deceased was a member of Jackson Hill Baptist church and was converted in 1878 under the preaching of Dr. J. W. Britain. She has lived a consistent Christian since and her life has abounded in noble works, the legitimate fruits of Christianity.
The Argus sympathizes with the bereaved relatives
(Jackson Argus - Week of July 30, 1897)
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Mrs. Ada Rosser, wife of Mr. Charlie Rosser, formerly of this city, and so well and favorable known to many of our people here, died at the home of her husband in Atlanta, on Sunday night last, July 25th. She was a noble Christian lady beloved by all who knew here. She was a niece of Messrs. W. B. and E. O. Lee and Mrs. R. W. Clark, of this city, and leaves many other relatives and friends in this county, who will cherish her pure and spotless memory. Her remains were laid to rest in the family section of the cemetery at Jackson, Ga., on Monday
Covington Enterprise.
(Jackson Argus - Week of July 30, 1897)
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